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Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow
This iconic open-world RPG (role-playing game) introduces a conflict between machine and man that the player gets to unravel. Rating: A Photo Credit: Monolith Games

Fight and level up in ‘Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition’

Monserrat Mendieta
November 3, 2020
Game has been upgraded with more content, better graphics, organized visuals and more.
As she types her ideas on the keyboard, sophomore Bella Gomez reviews the rough draft of her reflective essay. For this particular assignment, she and other students must go into detail on how a profound experience has impacted their life. “I liked working on this assignment because it allowed me to write about this life-changing event and how it really affected me.” Photo Credit: Bella Gomez

Sophomores begin writing reflective essays in English 10 classes

Monserrat Mendieta
October 29, 2020
Learning the basics from writing a reflective essay to how it differs from regular essays, students in Virginie Guillemette’s English 10 class share what they have learned.
PODCAST: Staying fit this school year

PODCAST: Staying fit this school year

Hannah Paine, Kayla Thomas, Monserrat Mendieta, and Lily Gurdison
October 9, 2020
In this episode, find out about different types of exercises, ways to manage your fitness and school, and more.
The dark side of glo-ups

The dark side of glo-ups

Monserrat Mendieta
October 7, 2020
The harmful effects of fad diets, fitness challenges, and more.
With a modern menu and green-thumb (plant) like aesthetic, Neighbors Cafe is the place to go to eat in tranquility. Rating: B Photo Credit: Monserrat Mendieta

Start your day off at ‘Neighbors Cafe’

Monserrat Mendieta
October 7, 2020
Enjoy breakfast and brunch, from burritos to acai bowls, in an easygoing atmosphere.
With all her attention focused on the illuminated mannequin in front of her, senior Athena Jean Nardo practices her lashing techniques with the utmost precision as she carefully picks at a newly placed false eyelash with her trusty tweezer to ensure it is symmetrically lined up with the other lashes. Only being a lash technician for a few months, Nardo is determined to improve and become a better businesswoman. “I was so used to doing my own eyelashes that I wanted to start learning how to do it on others and it created a way to make people like how they look,” Nardo said.

Aspiring Entrepreneur: Meet Athena Jean Nardo

Monserrat Mendieta
October 1, 2020
An ambitious self-starter, Athena Jean Nardo is honing her entrepreneurial spirit through her at-home lash business.
INFOGRAPHIC: Commemorate 'Hispanic Heritage Month'

INFOGRAPHIC: Commemorate ‘Hispanic Heritage Month’

Monserrat Mendieta
September 23, 2020
Hispanics are beginning to receive better educations, housing, and much more.
Junior President-Elect Mariel Batara sits at her desk with a pencil in hand, concentrating on finding the right words to convey her message. This year, writing a letter to a patient in need of hope is one of the ways she will receive volunteer credit for her CTSO. “I’m glad that I’m still able to help out the community as best as I can. Volunteering virtually won’t change the way I feel about helping people,” Batara said. Photo Credit: Mariel Batara

HOSA undergoing major changes

Monserrat Mendieta
September 16, 2020
HOSA undergoes changes ranging from switching to virtual volunteering, gaining new advisors, and more.
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